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In this episode, host Shane interviews Johnny Flores, a former Navy Hospital Corpsman who shares his remarkable journey from reluctant recruit to combat medic. Johnny reveals the unexpected path that led him to become a "corpsman", serving as the Navy's version of a medic who provides medical care for both Navy personnel and Marines. Johnny candidly discusses the realities of military medical training, including learning emergency procedures like battlefield amputations, and shares fascinating stories about working alongside international military medical personnel.

Warning: This episode contains verbal descriptions of disturbing medical situations and may not be suitable for squeamish listeners.

Johnny's Company: https://florespodcastproductions.com/

Navy Hospital Corpsman Information: https://www.navy.com/careers/hospital-corpsman

ASVAB Test Information: https://www.asvabprep.com/

Military Medical Training Overview: https://www.military.com/education/military-medical-training

Navy Boot Camp Information: https://www.bootcamp4me.com/navy-boot-camp/

Marine Corps and Navy Relationship: https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/585838/relationship-between-navy-and-marine-corps/

Chapters

0:00 Intro 0:32 Welcome and What is a Navy Corpsman?

1:52 Johnny's Path to Military Service

3:12 ASVAB Testing and Career Options

5:16 Hospital Corpsman Training School

6:00 Training Intensity and Washout Rates

33:15 Working with International Military Personnel

35:00 Medical Training and Emergency Procedures

Theme music thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@moodmode via Pixabay

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